Liburdi Turbines Services developed the patented Full Solution Rejuvenation® (FSR®) process to restore gas turbine blades to “like-new” strength—extending service life well beyond typical OEM limits.
Gas turbine blades are constantly exposed to extreme heat and mechanical stress, which leads to a natural decline in material strength. This degradation, known as thermal aging and creep, weakens the superalloys and pushes the blade below safe performance levels. Under standard conditions, most turbine blades are removed from service after two cycles due to this metallurgical breakdown (see Figure 1).
Liburdi’s FSR® process reverses this degradation, restoring alloy strength and extending the life of high-value turbine components.
There are two main phases:
Collapses internal creep voids in the alloy, re-densifying the blade’s microstructure.
Dissolves and regrows strengthening precipitates to their original size, effectively restoring the blade’s performance to like-new condition.
Figures 2 and 3 illustrate how FSR® reverses both thermal and stress damage at the microscopic level.
Microscopic voids caused by service exposure weaken the blade's core structure. By applying FSR® at regular intervals, operators can restore creep strength, extend turbine blade life, and prevent premature part retirement.Figure 4 highlights the long-term benefit of FSR® compared to untreated components.
FSR® enables operators in power generation and aviation to:
When applied proactively, FSR® can save hundreds of thousands in maintenance and replacement costs over the life of a turbine.
Liburdi’s FSR® technology is trusted by global turbine operators to extend part life and reduce costs.
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